Duncan Campbell Scott (1862–1947) was a Canadian civil servant, poet, and prose writer who left a complex legacy. He is historically grouped alongside Charles G.D. Roberts, Bliss Carman, and Archibald Lampman as one of Canada's Confederation Poets, a literary circle recognized for their contributions to the nation's early poetic identity.
In his professional life, Scott was a career civil servant who worked extensively within the Canadian government. From 1913 to 1932, he held the influential position of deputy superintendent of the Department of Indian Affairs. During his tenure, Scott actively supported and oversaw the administration of the Canadian Indian residential school system. Today, Scott's historical standing remains deeply divided between his recognized literary output and his role in directing state policies toward Indigenous populations.
